Guidebook for Torsö and around
Food Scene
Local restaurant right on the water overlooking neighbouring Brommö. Usually serves local specialities from the lake. Also arranges theme evenings. A must for summer time visitors.
Laxhall station
Local restaurant right on the water overlooking neighbouring Brommö. Usually serves local specialities from the lake. Also arranges theme evenings. A must for summer time visitors.
Sill & Dynamit
19 HamngatanExcellent restaurant with friendly service. Usually serves local specialties.
Restaurang KingFisher
8 KungsgatanRestaurant for meat eaters in Mariestad.
Quality restaurant right on Göta Kanal, sometimes with entertainment. Right next to the restaurant a Göta Kanal in miniature has been built.
10 locals recommend
Norrqvarn Hotell & Konferens
1 Norrkvarn KvarnenQuality restaurant right on Göta Kanal, sometimes with entertainment. Right next to the restaurant a Göta Kanal in miniature has been built.
Tivedstorp
Small and quiet place to grab a bite (mainly simple dishes) when in Tiveden.
Forshems Gästgivaregård
Atmospheric quality restaurant.
The closest restaurant with a panoramic view of Torsö and the bridge. Serves pizza and a la carte, ice cream and sells some groceries in summer. http://www.restaurangbrygghuset.se
Sundsören
The closest restaurant with a panoramic view of Torsö and the bridge. Serves pizza and a la carte, ice cream and sells some groceries in summer. http://www.restaurangbrygghuset.se
Mariestads Port Sheds
23 HamngatanHang out in Mariestad harbour. Serveral food options.
Sand
5 KungsgatanAtmospheric restaurant with lebanese specialties.
Tandoori Kök och Bar
15 ViktoriagatanIndian restaurant in Mariestad.
Sightseeing
Sjötorps Upplevelsecenter AB
110 SlussvägenWatch Göta Kanal join Vänern.
Tiveden National Park is wild, vast and beautiful. This is where the trolls live as per the legend. Activities include hiking, horse riding and canoeing on the small lakes.
50 locals recommend
Tiveden National Park
Tiveden National Park is wild, vast and beautiful. This is where the trolls live as per the legend. Activities include hiking, horse riding and canoeing on the small lakes.
This is where you catch the ferry to the beautiful island of Brommö, which you can explore by foot or bike (rented as you get off the ferry). Important to check the timetable beforehand.
Brommösund
This is where you catch the ferry to the beautiful island of Brommö, which you can explore by foot or bike (rented as you get off the ferry). Important to check the timetable beforehand.
Otterbergets Camping arranges elk safari! www.otterbergetscamping.com/en/algsafari
Otterbergets Bad & Camping
1 Otterbergets CampingOtterbergets Camping arranges elk safari! www.otterbergetscamping.com/en/algsafari
Beautiful natural area. Nice for hiking, skiing in Winter, or thematic horse riding tours(www.ridupplevelser.com).
22 locals recommend
Kinnekulle
Beautiful natural area. Nice for hiking, skiing in Winter, or thematic horse riding tours(www.ridupplevelser.com).
Billingen
Small mountain to visit, explore by foot, or by ski in the winter.
Natural unexploited and very peaceful island reached by small passenger boat from Kållandsö or Ekenäs (trips arranged by e.g. Ydergrens båtcharter).
Djurö National Park
Natural unexploited and very peaceful island reached by small passenger boat from Kållandsö or Ekenäs (trips arranged by e.g. Ydergrens båtcharter).
Located in a peaceful natural reserve, a small family-run company arranges activities including natural spa and beaver safari (advance booking required).
Vristulvens adventure center
Located in a peaceful natural reserve, a small family-run company arranges activities including natural spa and beaver safari (advance booking required).
A real castle right on the water. Exhibitions, concerts, guided tours etc.
37 locals recommend
Läckö Castle
A real castle right on the water. Exhibitions, concerts, guided tours etc.
Mariestads turistcenter
2 KyrkogatanThe closest tourist information office for information about the area.
Varnhems klosterkyrka Skara pastorat
Old and renowned monastery.
Everything Else
Sweden's best adventure indoors water park, which has something for all ages. Also an excellent day spa called Aqua Vitalis (advance booking recommended). Bowling too.
7 locals recommend
Skövde Arena
Sweden's best adventure indoors water park, which has something for all ages. Also an excellent day spa called Aqua Vitalis (advance booking recommended). Bowling too.
Popular beach with lots of rocks (for sun bathing, picknicks or fishing) as well as a sandy beach. Beautiful evening sun. Dedicated spots for camp fire.
Hattarevik badplats
Popular beach with lots of rocks (for sun bathing, picknicks or fishing) as well as a sandy beach. Beautiful evening sun. Dedicated spots for camp fire.
Iskroken is the name of a company that arranges horseback riding tours on Icelandic horses close to Moholm (in the direction of Tidan). www.iskroken.se
Moholm
Iskroken is the name of a company that arranges horseback riding tours on Icelandic horses close to Moholm (in the direction of Tidan). www.iskroken.se
Here you can book hot tub evenings in a beautiful setting by the water, with optional private pizza baking and activities. www.dillo.se
Dillo
Here you can book hot tub evenings in a beautiful setting by the water, with optional private pizza baking and activities. www.dillo.se
A large indoor playground for children - perfect for a rainy day! www.stellaslekland.se
Stella's Playland
8 TitanvägenA large indoor playground for children - perfect for a rainy day! www.stellaslekland.se
Large outdoor water and amusement park open in summer. A FULL day of fun for the children. www.sommarland.se
9 locals recommend
Skara Sommarland station
Large outdoor water and amusement park open in summer. A FULL day of fun for the children. www.sommarland.se
The beach Sandvik at Fågelö is very child-friendly, a large sandy beach and shallow water in a small bay. Morning sun.
Fågelö
The beach Sandvik at Fågelö is very child-friendly, a large sandy beach and shallow water in a small bay. Morning sun.
"Skärgårgårdsnjut och konsult" arranges a variety of local experiences at Torsö. You can rent a sauna, go on a tour of Torsö, elk safari, horse carriage tours, boat excursion etc. www.skargardsnjut.se
Torsö
"Skärgårgårdsnjut och konsult" arranges a variety of local experiences at Torsö. You can rent a sauna, go on a tour of Torsö, elk safari, horse carriage tours, boat excursion etc. www.skargardsnjut.se
From Mariestad you can join passenger boats on Vänern, for example to Sjötorp, Brygghuset (just across the bridge to Torsö) or take a tour around all of Torsö. Summertime only. www.msmarianne.se
17 locals recommend
Mariestad
From Mariestad you can join passenger boats on Vänern, for example to Sjötorp, Brygghuset (just across the bridge to Torsö) or take a tour around all of Torsö. Summertime only. www.msmarianne.se
Göta kanal has been called "Sweden's greatest wonder". There are many ways to enjoy it - by passenger boat, rented boat, canoe, cycling or on foot. www.gotakanal.se
Göta kanal
Göta kanal has been called "Sweden's greatest wonder". There are many ways to enjoy it - by passenger boat, rented boat, canoe, cycling or on foot. www.gotakanal.se
A company called Vänern Outdoor aranges private kayak lessons & rental, and a range of active holiday and adventure activities. Actvities can be tailor-made.
Mariestads Hamn
5 KaptensgrändA company called Vänern Outdoor aranges private kayak lessons & rental, and a range of active holiday and adventure activities. Actvities can be tailor-made.